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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,670.75 and 626,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,670.75 and 626,310 is: 1,392,633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,670.75 : 626,310 = 626,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,670.75/626,310 = 626,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,670.75x = 626,310 × 626,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,670.75x = 392,264,216,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,264,216,100/281,670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,633.83

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